ive heard that these trucks are made so that the faster you carve the faster you go. is it true?
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I've noticed that they don't make you go faster but you do feel a bit of acceleration when you lean it over. If you're on a nice gentle slope you will maintain speed but as far as gaining speed I don't feel like they add any. They are great carving trucks though, very smooth and with a nice flexible board you get a great surfey feeling.
1290023
I also highly HIGHLY recommend different bushings with these trucks. The stock bushings on these are super duper restrictive, good for downhill at high speeds, but they're no fun for cruising or learning how to skate. So get these and buy new bushings, or try a pair of Paris 180's. They're a much nicer set of trucks for all around skating out of the package. Randalls are great, but like I said the stock bushings are far too restrictive and obstructive for regular skating and carving
500120
No, I think they're just plain old cast metal.I do however, think (judging by weight) that the moving parts are hardened steel.
895325
Very good for commuting...I would not say fast, but smooth for sure. Make sure you adjust the bearings and trucks to your taste, they are a bit tight from factory settings.
558380
Bearings weren't the problem. The trucks don't turn as sharp as you'd like. I told myself it was the length of the board which made the turns wider since it's pretty long, but I enjoy turning on my friends 43 incher. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad board, I loved it. Just needs breaking into
1830710
Yes the flex in this board is great and it carves very well. But im not sure how the sliding is because I dont know how to slide.... yet
977994
I have a rustler lcg chassis so it's like a slash but lighter. I put my castle creations on my truck it works awesome. Lots of power, just make sure you have rpm parts on your front end and adjust your brake setting. Make sure you get the field link card to. It's an awesome set up.
25606
Yes it makes them faster but not as tight, use lose the fire a lot. I have burnt a lot of clothes. I bought one to make with manual. I like it much better.
580228
Yes and no. It all depends on how loose/tight your trucks are and how fast you are going. If you are coming a decent speed that do slide, but not as wall as sector 9 butter balls or some of the orangutang wheels.
2252951
This is hands down the strongest built truck out of the box I have owned. Do a few searches on youtube and see how guys beat this thing to a pulp and it keeps on running. You can break it but it will take a LOT more punishment than most.
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my son says the problem with these bearings is they make his skateboard go too fast. They are great. I used to own a Skate shop. Bones bearings are by far the best bearings you can buy.
1821451
I just bought a new one to modify, I checked it with some of the older ones I own of which a few are so old they have lost the original shape from being sharpened so many times over the years. They are all the same thickness and I think some of them are from the first mfg. runs. They make for a good bush craft knife with some mods. Hope this helps you.
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Yes, just get different color trucks. My boys run them together and have a blast. They got them nearly 2 years ago and they're still running strong albeit a few parts we've replaced due to wear 'n tear. Boys will be boys. :)
1830712
My son says you cannot slide with these wheels, carves ok if you loosen the trucks a little.
1111882
In my opinion, there is definitely room for improvement. The trucks are pretty smooth for a while if you tweak them right, but overall are pretty standard and eventually become a little too unstable for higher speeds. So I'd say if you have the money to, buy the new trucks for the board (You'll have to eventually anyways). The rubber wheels on the board are certainly a pretty sweet ride if you like smoothness too!
494720
There is not a lot of tread on these tires...not an issue for a hand truck. No idea if they are high speed bearings
295201
This truck can take a beating but once u put install some lipo batteries parts tend to break a little easier but then again u going super fast..... cheap parts easy to fix if broken truck is a blast !